Paterson boy, 15-year-old, wounded in Carroll Street shooting

By Jonathan GreenePublished: August 10, 2017

A teenage boy was wounded in a shooting on Carroll Street late Wednesday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Authorities said the boy suffered a single gunshot wound. Gunfire rang out on Carroll Street between Harrison and Fulton streets at around 10:39 p.m. He was immediately taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said the boy was treated and later released. Police were canvasing the area for suspects.

No arrests have been made, authorities said.

Authorities ask anyone with information about this incident to contact tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at 973-321-1342.